All about SPB Files

The SPB file type is primarily associated with Kies.

SPB	File extension: SPB
	File type:	phonebook file

What is an SPB file

SPB files mostly belong to Kies by Samsung. SPB stands for Samsung Phonebook file. SPB file format is used to save data files associated with the Samsung Kies software.

Main Use: Samsung Kies software is used to provide end-user support for Samsung Android devices such as smartphones and tablets. Samsung Kies software utilizes the SPB file format to store phonebook contact details on a computer while synchronizing the data between the computer and the Samsung device.
Other Uses: SPB can also stand for Sim-Prop Binary file and is used by the Microsoft Flight Simulator X program. This program uses the proprietary SPB file format to store information pertaining to the current state (i.e triggers and actions) of a flight simulator mission. These SPB files are compiled versions of XML mission configuration files. SPB file format is also used to store spectral data in 32-bit binary format. SPB file format is also associated with the e-learning authoring tool, ToolBook, and is used to store instruction assistant book information.

How to open an SPB file

You need a suitable software like Kies to open an SPB file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SPB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SPB file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert SPB files:

Kies by Samsung
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SPB files are often referred to as Kies data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Flight Simulator X (saved game file) by Microsoft
Flight Simulator X is a civil flight simulation video game for the Windows platform originally developed by Aces Game and published by Microsoft. The ep:SPB file stores mission data. It is a saved game file that stores the state of a flight simulator mission. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Manual, Support, Microsoft Flight Simulator X on Wikipedia
SpareBrains (data file) by SLSoftware
SpareBrains was an information management software published by SLSoftware for Windows CE, Pocket PC, and Windows. It provided a grouping of contacts, lists, notes, sketches, and bitmaps together. The SPB file was an internal resource data file, and it is obsolete and no longer supported. This file format is classified as Data.
ToolBook (instructor assistant book file) by SumTotal
SumTotal ToolBook is an e-learning content authoring application initially released by Asymetrix for the Windows platform. It is developed for creating standard assessments, tests, quizzes, courses, simulations, and interactive content. The SPB file contains instructor assistant book data. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Knowledge Base, Support, ToolBook on Wikipedia

SPB file extension format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our evaluation of the SPB files is as follows:

Files with the SPB extension are quite widely used. This file type covers different formats for different programs. But the following two file formats are common:

40% of all SPB files are associated with Samsung Kies backup files, which internally utilize the well-known SAMSUNG format. The file is a SAMSUNG Kies backup file, used to backup and recover from Samsung devices using Kies. Samsung has released new software to replace Kies, named Samsung Smart Switch, which is mainly directed at migrating customers onto new Samsung devices. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. Most of these files are 3 KB to 280 KB in size. This file type is based on cutting-edge technology. Some examples of file names are Contacts.spb or Contact.spb.
40% of all SPB files have the same signature Ê{i. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. SPB files can be up to 6 MB in size, but are often around 7 KB - 500 KB. A common filename is Contacts.spb or Contacts001.spb. These files can be linked to contactos, samsung, kontakty and rehber.

The remaining 20% of all SPB files are different files with different signatures, the following 6 formats can be found: SoftProjector Bible and ZIP. Often described as local, quests, ingamepanels, contatti, common or phone. If you want to find out what your SPB file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for SPB File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

spbm, sbp, spba, bak, spd, spbq, ebk, sme, vcf, bk, sbu, xml, zip, mpb, sbn, sdb, csb, cfg, csv, spv

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: spbfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sony\Giga Pocket\ve.exe ssfile %1%

ProgramID: spbfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Click2learn\TBSystem\tbload.exe

an spb phonebook file is a special file format by Samsung and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SPB files

Associate the SPB file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open phonebook files. Because only the current version supports the latest SPB file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Samsung manufacturer website after an available Kies update.
To make sure that your SPB file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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